How much has Whittier's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 20.67% from 2014 ($55,925), where Whittier's current cost is $67,487. In 2024, the COA is same as last year cost.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $41,636 (2014) to $49,864 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 20.89% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $12,960 (year 2014) to $14,742 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Whittier College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 20.67% for that period where the last year costs were $67,487. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 20.89% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $49,864. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Whittier College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2014-15$41,636$12,960-
2015-16$43,080$13,428 3.47%
2016-17$44,574$13,428 3.47%
2017-18$46,110$13,896 3.45%
2018-19$47,886$14,310 3.85%
2019-20$49,314$14,742 2.98%
2020-21$49,314$14,742 0.00%
2021-22$49,314$14,742 0.00%
2022-23$49,864$14,742 1.12%
2023-24$49,864$14,742 0.00%
Whittier College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has increased 53.85% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$650-
2015-16$784 20.62%
2016-17$800 2.04%
2017-18$800 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 25.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$1,000 0.00%
2022-23$1,000 0.00%
2023-24$1,000 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.42% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 27.18% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Whittier College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$13,639$8,739-
2015-16$13,719$8,529 0.59%
2016-17$14,091$8,813 2.71%
2017-18$14,299$9,145 1.48%
2018-19$14,742$10,500 3.10%
2019-20$15,154$10,500 2.79%
2020-21$15,878$10,500 4.78%
2021-22$15,972$10,500 0.59%
2022-23$16,623$10,800 4.08%
2023-24$16,623$10,800
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